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John Trumbull Sr.
John Trumbull Sr. governed a colony before the Revolution and governed a state after the Revolution. He was the only governer at the begginging of the Revolutiution to side for the rebels. -
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John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon is a Founding Father of the United States. He signed the Decleration of Independence. He was the president of the New Jersey College and served as a representative of New Jersey. -
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John Hancock
John Hancock was a merchant and strongly supported the American Revolution. He was the second president of the Continental Congress and also governed Massachusetts -
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Charles Carroll
Also known as Charles Carroll of Carrollton. He was very wealthy man from Maryland and was an early supporter of independence from Britain. He was the first US Senator of Maryland. He was Catholic and the last suriving person of the ones who signed the Decleration of Independence. -
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John Jay
John Jay was one of the Founding Fathers of America. He signed the Treaty of Paris and was the first Chief Justice of the US. -
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Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush was a Founding Father of the US. He served as a leader in Philadelphia and also the American Enlightenment. He also supported the American Revolution. -
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John Peter Muhlenberg
John Peter Muhlenberg was a soldier during the American Revolutionary War. He helped govern Pennsylvania and served in the House of Representatives as a member of Pennylvania. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. It is a document stating that the 13 original colonies want to no longer be a part of Britain territory and contains ideals for a new form of government. -
"E Pluribus Unum"
"E Pluribus Unum" is written in Latin and the english translation means "Out of Many, One", which is known as the motto of the US. -
US Constitution
The United States Constitution is a document that describes how the US government is to govern. It is an important document for the US and has served as an example for other nations. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791. It is comprised of the first ten amendments of the United States. All ten amendments guarantee rights to the people. -
Fifth Amendment
Was ratified along with the rest of the Bill of Rights in 1791. The Fifth Amendment states that no person is held to answer questions incriminating them unless held in the pressence of a Jury. -
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Alexis de Tocqueville
Alexis de Tocqueville was a Frenchman who came to the United States in 1831. His 5 values were Liberty, Egalitarianism, Individualism, Populism, and Laissez-faire. These priciples helped the US during development westward. -
Eminent Domain
The right of the government to use private property for public use through payment or agreement. -
"In God We Trust"
"In God We Trust" became the official motto of the United States in 1956 and replaced the previous unofficial motto, "E Pluribus Unum".
